About
On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response.
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (http://www.bouska.net) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest.
Nearly two years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 5,500 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more.
The NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, appearing on various local and national news programs and publications. The images are currently being used on various social networking sites to spread the message of equality, predominantly Facebook and Twitter. Eventually the images are expected to be compiled for a large-scale media campaign.
Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for Marriage Equality and anti-discrimination on a global level through an educational and interactive media campaign.
The NOH8 logo is a registered trademark of the NOH8 Campaign ( www.noh8campaign.com )
Copyright © 2010 NOH8 Campaign. All rights reserved
Does the NOH8 campaign do photoshoots only in the states? cuz i'm from hawaii, but i live in japan and i really want to participate!
snapcracklepoptart95 03/07/2010 06:42
Can you come to the Uk please?
Blaise King 03/07/2010 18:23
Please come to Dallas, Tx!!
Jasper Medellin 03/08/2010 03:12
Denver Co?
Dj Alex 03/11/2010 10:14
Please please please come to the Dallas, Texas area!
Steven Rhodes 03/12/2010 00:10
New Hampshire would be lovely but if you guys came to boston that would be cool too! It would be great if you guys did a tour!!
Glen McCluskey 03/21/2010 00:40
Alberta,Canada is waiting for you ♥ Hope u come do a photo shoot in calgary soon !
Brook 03/22/2010 05:00
Westfield State College in Westfield, MA would love to do a photo shoot
Corey North 03/25/2010 19:08
Please come and do a photo shoot in Roanoke, VA. I know there are plenty of supporters out this way. And thanks for coming up with this campaigne....great job.
Anthony Hendricks 03/25/2010 21:47
Please come to Los Angeles!!
Ericka Frazier 03/25/2010 23:21
PLESAE, PLEASE, PLEASE COME TO NEW ORLEANS, LA AND DO A PHOTO SHOOT... PLEASE. NOH8
David Terrell 03/26/2010 21:14
Come to the Carolinas!
Christopher Graham 03/27/2010 21:12
please come back to NY!!!!!! so many of us missed you and would love to be a part = )
Takira Victorin 03/28/2010 16:29
come to Minnesota!
Kiana Washington 03/29/2010 00:03
yes!!! come to DC... please!!!!!!!!!!
Ja-mel Whitaker 04/01/2010 07:48
I would love to have a photo of myself for this.. supporting this campaign all the way!
England, Birmingham please come :-)
Aaliyah howe 04/01/2010 20:54
i am a huge support
please come to canada to do a shoot! gay marriage may be legal here but it doesnt mean people are supportive of if! i will go to any state in the u.s and show my support! as i will be ording my NOH8 bracelet!
i want to fight for all marriages to be legal
Amanda Hunter 04/06/2010 22:34
Photo shoot in Minnesota!!!!!!!!!!!
keonte davis 04/07/2010 02:47
Minnesota!
keonte davis 04/08/2010 03:13
Can you come to a small town in Wisconsin?? Please email me lapaz79@yahoo.com Thank you!
Miriam Ouellette 04/09/2010 00:47